Trailing wakerobin (Trillium decumbens)

Trailing wakerobin

Trailing wakerobin is a low-growing perennial with a distinctive trio of broad, green leaves radiating from a single, short stem. In early spring, a singular, white to pinkish flower blooms, drooping elegantly below the leaf whorl. Thriving in deciduous woodland floors, trailing wakerobin draws nourishment from rich, moist soils in dappled sunlight, yet quickly retreats underground as the forest canopy fills in.

Scientific classification

Species

Trailing wakerobin (Trillium decumbens)

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

20 cm

Spread

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Trailing wakerobin

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Newly-planted trailing wakerobin requires frequent watering to prevent dry soil until adaptation occurs. After acclimatization, watering frequency decreases; maintain moist soil while avoiding waterlogging.

Fertilize: Trailing wakerobin requires minimal fertilizing. Use organic fertilizers at planting and a small amount of manure compost after frost each spring. A low-nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10 NPK) can be applied to promote blooming, ensuring fertilizers do not come into contact with flowers or leaves.

Pruning: Trailing wakerobin is a herbaceous perennial with nodding flowers and a prostrate growth habit. Prune in early spring to remove dead foliage and maintain shape, promoting healthy growth and blooms. Use clean tools to prevent disease, aligning with trailing wakerobin's growth cycle for best results.

Propagation: Trailing wakerobin can propagate by sowing, requiring 5-7 years to bloom, or by division post-flowering. For division, dig and split rhizomes, ensuring each piece has 2 buds, and plant 6 cm deep, 25 cm apart. This method can encourage faster blooming but carries risks.

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